∙ St Blaize: Oystercatcher shows the way - 24 Nov 2011 - Mossel Bay Advertiser

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The African black oystercatcher (swart tobie or Haematopus moquini) has been chosen as the icon that will lead hikers on their way along Mossel Bay’s popular Cape St Blaize Trail.

∙ TO ALL OUR FRIENDS OF THE OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL........... BLACK OYSTERCATCHERS MAKE NEWS IN AMERICA AS WELL..........FOR THE BIRD OF THE YEAR !!

The matching good news for all those who have hiked the Oystercatcher Trail and who will still be doing the Trail is that our Oystercatchers have increased in numbers along the coast from Mossel Bay to the Gourits River.....

∙ A Miraculous Day on the OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL by Martin Hatchuel

A fabulous and fascinating story written on the Oystercatcher Trail by Martin Hatchuel, an enthusiastic hiker and writer and a good friend of the lovely lonely oystercatchers. We are sure that you will enjoy it!

∙ July 2011 Newsletter

The Full moon has been painting its own yellow trail from the far off horison right up to our golden shores, the orange aloes are still in full bloom,  the Black Oyster Catchers have hatched their eggs on our open beaches and are feeding off the mussels with their juveniles .. and our sea is bluer than blue...

∙ The Oystercatcher Trail has thrown their full weight in behind the Cetacean Project lead by Bridget James, a masters student from the University of Pretoria.

We have arranged sites for them at Springerbaai, Kleinbos, Vleesbaai and Fransmanshoek which will serve as land based observation points. Their accommodation when in the area, as well as certain transport costs are also sponsored by Oystercatcher Trails and Sandpiper Cottages in Boggomsbaai.

∙ The Oystercatcher Trail is excited and proud to advise that it has now become a Registered Trade Mark with Registrar of Trade Marks in terms of section 29(2) of the act.

Due to the popularity of the Oystercatcher Trail, rated as one of the leading hiking trails of it`s kind in the world, it was necessary to protect this iconic brand which has now become quite famous, according to Fred Orban, the owner.

∙ Fred Orban, Owner of theOystercatcher Trail is also the Chair Person of the OYSTER BAY CONSERVATION TRUST.

"This is one of the projects that the Trust has undertaken in order to get communities informed and involved in the conservation of our Environmenta and Historical treasures"
This Trust was established as part of the ROD and is legally obliged to be funded by the Pinnacle Point Golf course developers, for the economic and educational upliftment of the local less priviledged communities.

∙ Karen Zoid performance - December 2010

During December Karen Zoid held an awe-inspiring gig on the unusual, but spectacular setting on the tennis court at Sandpiper Sport and Spa Centre in Boggomsbaai.

∙ May 2010 Monthly report

In the month of May, Roland checked 39 recreational angling and bait collecting permits...

∙ April 2010 Monthly report

In the month of April, Roland checked a total of 84 recreational angling permits...

∙ March 2010 Monthly report

During the month of March, 7 foot patrols were carried out by Roland, covering ...

∙ Julia Bradbury on South Africa (Monday 26 April 2010 at 20:30 on BBC Four)

This Monday Julia Bradbury explores the Garden Route and features the Oystercatcher Trail.

∙ South Africa Walks BBC4 transmission (April 2010)

The Oystercatcher Trail was prominently featured on the BBC4 series entitled "South Africa Walks" by Julia Bradbury.

∙ Feature on SABC's 'Pasella' (Oct 2008)

The TV 2 team from PASELLA was here last week to film our beloved hiking trail experience and to highlight the fact that the area in which we operate is such an important sanctuary for the African Black Oystercatcher, Southern Right whales, diving dolphins and many...